Eleanor Ann McLaughlin Pope, age 89, currently of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010. Eleanor was born on June 4, 1920 in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frank and Mary McLaughlin. Also preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and brother, Frank, Jr. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University where she studied Home Economics. Following college, Eleanor returned to the Pittsburgh area and took wonderful care of her husband and children. Her important role of being a wife and mother was a ministry she took much pride in. After retiring with her husband to Ft. Myers, FL, Eleanor was an active member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and Daughters of the Nile. They also enjoyed the time they spent together and with many friends supporting the charities involving the Shriners Organization. Eleanor will be missed by her children, Judith (William) Arnold, Frank (Evelyn) Pope, and Linda (William, Jr.) Hoffman; grandchildren, Tracey (Chris) Murray, Robert (Tiffany) Arnold, Angela Pope, Kaitlin Pope, William (Jamie) Hoffman III, Robert (Tifanie) Hoffman, and Amy Hoffman; great grandchildren, Maya, Keira, and Ellianna Murray; and many other extended family members and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230 where family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Graveside services will be Friday at Union Dale Cemetery, 2200 Brighton Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231 or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northeat Chapel (614-939-4558).
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